One of this author's novels is about a cottage frequented by such characters as a former manure-spreader who gets drunk four times a year and a former ship pilot named Captain Hogensen. He also wrote a novel about a collector of manuscripts named Arnas Arnaeus which was published in three parts, including The Bright Jewel and Fire in Copenhagen. In addition to The Fish Can Sing and Iceland's Bell, he wrote a work dealing 
One of this author's novels is about a cottage frequented by such characters as a former manure-spreader who gets drunk four times a year and a former ship pilot named Captain Hogensen. He also wrote a novel about a collector of manuscripts named Arnas Arnaeus which was published in three parts, including The Bright Jewel and Fire in Copenhagen. In addition to The Fish Can Sing and Iceland's Bell, he wrote a work dealing with the protagonist's relationship with his daughter Asta after he is freed from his servitude to the Bailiff of Myri. For 10 points, name this Icelandic author of a novel about the sheep farmer Bjartur, Independent People.
One of this author's novels is about a cottage frequented by such characters as a former manure-spreader who gets drunk four times a year and a former ship pilot named Captain Hogensen.
Hálldor {Laxness}